12 Habits for Sustainable Weight Loss & Wellness in 2016

So…did you set any goals or resolutions this New Year, expecting to completely transform your weight or health? Have you experienced (maybe even just 2 weeks in!) mounting stress, faltering motivation, and frustration that good intentions are falling prey to old habits?  Why??  Because most of us set our goals/intentions too high to realistically achieve success, OR fail to establish a reasonable plan of …

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7 Tips to Banish Sugar Cravings

What are YOU thinking about around 3-4pm in the afternoon AND/OR late at night when everyone has gone to bed? It is “something SWEET”? Well rest assured…you are not alone. My clients often struggle with this…and so do I! So here are some tactics to help conquer them. But don’t forget: properly managing stress, getting 7-9 hours sleep, balancing …

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Hearty Chicken & Veggie Soup

It is TIME to PLAN ahead so you can avoid “the surprise” around your middle in the New Year!  If you received the JBS Nourishing Newsletter…then you know that  I LOVE  “one-pot wonders” this time of year.  These are recipes that… include all your food groups in one mixed meal, PLUS offer a powerhouse of antioxidants, flavoinoids, and …

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Blueberry Banana Flaxseed Muffins

I am a firm believer that HEALTHY FOOD must be DELICIOUS!  So when I discover a recipe that is power-packed with health benefits AND WOWs my sweet tooth and tingles my taste buds…I like to share!   This recipe has been slightly modified from the recipe found in the book  – The Microbiome Solution by  Dr. Robynne Chutkan.     I admittedly …

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The TOXIC FREE Weed Killer That WORKS!

Are you busy in your yard improving that “curbside appeal”? Did you know you may be exposing yourself to possible cancer-causing chemicals?! Until just last year, I WAS! Most weekends, you will find me in my yard lovingly trying to help it look its BEST, and that includes killing WEEDS. Of course, my solution to …

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Foods to NOURISH Your Gut!

Are you striving to feel and look your best? Then you need to treat your gut right — and a big part of that involves prebiotics and probiotics.  Hopefully you read the last blog about WHY this may be important for your weight and overall health. However, it is also important to know that as we age, …

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Balance Your Gut…and Lose the Weight!

As a dietitian/nutritionist I have visited with hundreds of clients over the years who just can’t seem to lose weight. They often seek me out since they are frustrated, exhausted, and confused as to why the “calories in vs. calories out” (AKA: diet approach) is not working. Weight loss is complex!  It involves many factors such as your …

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12 Worst Potential Cancer Causing Ingredients Lurking In Your Products

Are you reading your labels? Not just on your food label but how about your non-food product labels ? (I can almost hear you thinking… seriously??!…Trust me, I was with you several years ago.  I promise it will be worth your while or at least health! (grin).    Think about this… Does the smell of your kitchen cleaner, perfume, or scented air freshener …

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Cauliflower Pie

THE STORY OF THE CAULIFLOWER PIE! Last week my husband brought me the greatest gift!  A beautiful cookbook given to him (for ME!) from one of his wonderful students.  (Thank you sweet Katie!) Well, little did either of them know, I had just decided (as you likely read in the last newsletter) to start expanding my culinary experiments. …

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